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it"s legal, I know of such a case- but Church custom frowns on ( novelty weddings) it does not, however violate any canonical norms. a Wedding on, say a Tramp Steamer, even if performed by a Priest- would - as the ship is on the high seas and outside of any parish boundaries! can"t have a diocese of the 42nd paralell. This objection would not occur at a fixed house or dwelling- perhaps the Bible Line about- In My Father"s House- there are many mansions-would be appropriate.l God is all Around- but it is preferred to do his Sacred Missions- In the Church. a similar objection ( not quite a red-line ( or diriment impediment) band would apply to a wedding mass celebrated in a Park, for example. here , there would be the question of sanctified ground. look at it at face value- Church Wedding- is Inside the church- the building edifice.
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Can a Franciscan priest perform a Catholic wedding ceremony at a reception?
Monks and priests are all able to administer the holy sacraments including marriage. I would have no problem with the idea of a Franciscan priest performing my marriage in a church - the legal requirements are same of course.
What is the book a Priest holds during wedding ceremony?
The book the Priest holds during the marriage ceremony is the Bible (the most famous book in the world.)
Who can perform a wedding ceremony in Alabama?
Missouri Marriages may be performed by any clergyman who is a citizen of the ... Ship captains are not authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in New York State.
Can a catholic priest perform a civil wedding ceremony?
A Catholic Answer (Catholics in union with the Pope) In the United States, the answer would be yes, because customarily, nearly all members of the clergy of all faiths are licensed by the local state or county to perform marriages, and by agreement with the local state or county, when these clergy members perform the religious wedding ceremony, the civil marriage in the eyes of the civil law takes effect as well, silently, as it were. The couple will have applied for and received by mail their civil marriage license, which the clergyman will usually verify before he performs the ceremony.
Can a Catholic priest perform a marriage without a registrar present?
In most Western countries, a person who is licensed to perform marriages only requires a specified number of witnesses present for the marriage to be vaid in law. This generally includes Christian clergy, including Catholic priests, as well as clergy of other religions and marriage celebrants. The authorised person completes the papers and forwards a copy to the registry office.
Can you baptize your own child, or is it necessary to have a religious figure perform the ceremony"?
In most religious traditions, it is necessary to have a religious figure, such as a priest or minister, perform the baptism ceremony.
Can a president perform a marriage ceremony?
no- unless he is an ordained pastor or priest .
Who does the actual marrying of the couple during the wedding ceremony?
A priest generally marries bride and a groom under the sacrement of 'Matrimony' and they become man and wife. Decons elected by the Bishops can also perform this act.
What is an marriage officiant?
This is the person that performs the marriage ceremony and makes it all legal for you. Usually a judge, pastor, ministor, priest, lawyer, ect.
Can a person get married only by the Catholic Church but not by law?
In some places around the world, a church marriage is all that is required. Today, in every state in the US, a marriage license is required and that must be issued by the county or other government authority. The priest will not perform the marriage ceremony without the license.
What is a civil marriage ceremony?
A civil marriage ceremony is not performed by any member of the clergy. It is performed by a judge, justice of the peace or some other public official who is authorized to perform marriages under statutory law.Remember that marriage is a civil union that bestows special legal rights under civil law. In the United States, licensed clergy are allowed to perform the marriage but the parties must obtain a civil marriage license and register the marriage with the civil authorities. The member of the clergy who performs the ceremony must sign the marriage license.
Who is the minster of the Sacraments of Matrimony?
The priest is the normal minister of Matrimony but a deacon can, with permission also perform a wedding ceremony.
